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| Address | 401 Banff Ave | ||
| Location | Around Town | ||
| Phone | 877/886-6660, 403/762-4401 | ||
| Fax | 403/762-5905 | ||
| Web site | www.banffaspenlodge.com | ||
| Room Information | 89 units | ||
| Prices | C$166-C$238 double. Continental breakfast included in all rates | ||
| Credit Cards | AE MC, V | ||
| In Room Amenities | TV, coffeemaker | ||
| Parking | Free parking | ||
Frommer's Review
This is a reasonable option in high-priced Banff; the rooms in this spiffy motel are large, well-maintained, and relatively contemporary, and the short stroll to Banff Avenue is an amenity that usually isn't listed, but does factor into the cost. Every room has a balcony or patio; all have king- or queen-size beds. Some have a bathroom that splits the room into two separate sleeping areas, which is great for privacy if you want to put 4 people in a room. The motel recently undertook a light renovation, though not on the rooms themselves, which are tidy, but dated; however, the slick new lobby and chic wood-slat façade give it a contemporary sheen. The new hot tub, in the middle of the interior courtyard, doesn't offer a lot of privacy, but it's bigger and better than it was.
Facilities:
Hot tub; sauna; steam room; gift shop; coin-op laundry; Internet access terminal
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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